Alex Rickert
Alex Rickert made the perfectly natural career progression from dolphin trainer to newspaper editor in 2021 after freelancing for Keys Weekly while working full time at Dolphin Research Center. A resident of Marathon since 2015, he fell in love with the Florida Keys community by helping multiple organizations and friends rebuild in the wake of Hurricane Irma. An avid runner, actor, and spearfisherman, he spends as much of his time outside of work on or under the sea having civil disagreements with sharks.
GO UP, OR STAY THE SAME? MARATHON COUNCIL DEBATES VACATION RENTAL FEES
A potential hike to vacation rental license rates will be settled next month, the Marathon City Council decided in its first meeting of 2026.
A...
DUCK KEY CREW PULLS IN 400-POUND SWORDFISH
For Little Torch Key’s captain Matt Pelphrey, his personal best swordfish catch was also one of his quickest fights.
On Jan. 7, it still took...
IN PICTURES: 2026 FLORIDA KEYS CELTIC FESTIVAL EARNS RECORD-BREAKING WEEKEND
Despite ongoing construction and occasional showers, the Florida Keys Celtic Festival shattered expectations, packing Marathon Community Park on Jan. 10 and 11 for a...
RALLY FOR ‘ROACH’: WEEKEND BENEFIT FUNDS ISLAND FISH CO. BARTENDER’S BATTLE WITH CANCER
Since 2017, Island Fish Company bartender Rachele “Roach” Kruse has poured thousands of drinks for locals and visitors alike. Now, as she battles Stage...
HAWKS CAY SHOWERS LOCAL NONPROFITS WITH $30K IN DONATIONS
Hawks Cay Resort closed out 2025 – and began the new year – by making the holidays much brighter for two Middle Keys nonprofits,...
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CAMERAS ROLL IN KEY LARGO ON HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRE MOVIE
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COOKING WITH LOVE KEY WEST ENSURES THE VULNERABLE GET HOT MEALS FOR 30 YEARS AND COUNTING
Feed the hungry.
A Key West charity carries out that...
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IN PICTURES: SPANISH FLY MUSIC FESTIVAL ROCKS BOONDOCKS
Cold temps didn’t slow down the tunes at the...
